3.5 stars rounded up.

This was a cute read and while I don’t mind a dose miscommunication - this one was a little too heavy for me. I’m still willing to recommend this one to others and would continue this series.

A bachelorette style reality show with a second chance romance?! Loved it!!

This book was entertaining for the first page and fast paced so I was never bored. I also really loved the second chance romance and how we really got to the heart of why Jake left Emily. The way the flashbacks were incorporated into the story really flowed well with the storyline and felt very natural to how memories are triggered in real life. It really helped ground me into the second chance romance and I loved it.

This book was sweet, fun, and had a lot of heart. I’m a sucker for second chance romances and this one was great!

An enjoyable, light and fluffy romance. This would make a great beach read. It is funny, heartwarming and likeable without being too cheesy.

Another book which to me by surprise. I really enjoyed the forced proximity, second chance romance, reality TV, working with an ex, emotional scars and dual POV elements to it and felt sorry for both Emily and Jake but was happy at the ending! It was easy to read but covered some important topics which were touched on towards the end.

I was not able to finish the book and therefore do not feel that I can give an unbiased review about the book, its plot, characters, or the author's work. I might revisit this book at a later time and finish it then, but not right now.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

We love a second chance romance! I couldn't imagine having to work so closesly with an ex and of course sparks then fly. A cute easy read :)

Enjoyable, fun second chance romance for anyone who's a fan of reality dating. The premise is so good considering the mmc isn't a part of the show in the traditional sense. Gave it good tension.

I love love love the bachelorette so when I found out this was loosely based on it, I knew I would love it. I enjoyed this book so so much. Especially watching Emily die 30 men in front of her ex to make him suffer lol. It had me cracking up. Emily was such a realistic and relatable character, that you had no choice but to root for her to find her happy ending.

This was such a fun, fast paced, and so freaking funny book. I flew through it. I had never read anything by Kay Marie, but can't wait to read more!

The Love Rematch by Kay Marie is the first book of The Love Match Book series. Fans of forced proximity, second chance romance, reality television, and emotional scars will find themselves immersed in this Bachelor-inspired romantic comedy.

Meet Emily Peters. She leads a seemingly ordinary life in Hollywood. She works at her mother’s flower shop during the day and nurtures her startup jewelry business at night. Romance isn't on her agenda, and she's content. One fateful morning, her mother's desperate plea for a boyfriend on national television thrusts Emily into the spotlight and now she's the new face of the hit reality dating show, The Love Match.

When Emily arrives on set she comes face-to-face with the man who shattered her heart seven years ago. And now he's now her producer. Her resolve hardens into revenge, while Jake is determined to secure a promotion. Dual POVs provide insight into both characters, making this journey all the more captivating.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kaitlyn Davis for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

What a read this one was! An incredible, heartwarming and hilarious romance story. The setting reminded me of The Bachelorette but the second chance love twist that starts as revenge just worked perfectly! This book was filled with angst, chemistry, tension, humour and there was a touch of spice in there; personally I would have loved more of it! I loved this one and it gave me all the feels! Can’t wait for the next one as that ending had me wanting so much more and I want to find out what happens with the twist that I did not see coming!

Two of my favorite things: second chance & spin on The Bachelor… needless to say, I loved it. Emily is a great character and I loved Jake’s steadfastness. At first, his POV wasn’t my favorite but he grew on me. I also struggled a bit with the secret she ultimately reveals - it takes so long for us to find out that it felt slightly contrived for drama - I wish the reader had been in on it sooner and we could have explored the topic more because it’s a big, meaty one. But that aside, the chemistry was so powerful between them that the third act made me cry, and I loved the ending. I also loved Sam and can’t wait to read her story.

This book was such an amazing romance! Kay did an amazing job with her characters development! what I was in the mood for.

Thank you NetGalley and Kay Marie for the opportunity to get this ARC. First of all let me just say, this book was so good from beginning to end. It’s a second chance romance and I absolutely loved it, it also does have a bit of misinterpretation trope which I’m not a big fan of but it does go with the story so it makes the story flow in my opinion. I fell in love with all the characters Emily, Jake, Sam and even Cooper lol. The book is told I’m dual POV but it’s also in 3rd person so it did take me a little bit longer to adjust to it but once you start you won’t be able to put it down.

Read: 09/21/2023 - 09/27/2023.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

OH MY GOD I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. I don't watch a lot of reality TV except for Survivor and the Amazing Race, but when you give me reality TV or dating shows in books? I cannot get enough, it's like my catnip. Emily being the new hit star of a reality dating show and the man who broke her heart is the producer? OH LAWD. This was funny, angsty (as most second chance romances are), but also sweet and full of feels. And Kay Marie's writing is fabulous! I cannot wait to see what else she comes out with next!

I absolutely loved this super cute, funny rom com!
Emily and Jake had such good chemistry and connection, with tons of banter as she navigates trying to avoid falling for him all over again as she navigates The Love Match.
But beneath all the light heartedness, there was much deeper meaning to the book and both characters go on such a journey. When I learned the truth behind what kept them apart I really felt for them both.
Overall, I would recommend The Love Rematch to anyone who loves a romcom read with great characters!

Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC.

One thing I adore is second chance romances and this book was a top tier second chance romance book… and it even had dual POVs which I also love. So this book definitely scored a lot of brownie points.

This book is a great rom-com, that had me giggling from the start when her mum, on live TV, announced that Emily needs a man! ‘The Love Rematch’ is very witty and is filled with lots of chemistry and tension. It had the right balance of humour, heart, and vulnerability. I like the reality TV show aspect of this book, and that our lead girl, Emily, and the producer, Jake, are exes. The forced proximity makes them confront their past and makes it hard for them to deny the chemistry that they still have after all this time.

My reasoning for only giving it 4 stars is that it was a little bit cringey at times and I’m not the biggest fan of miscommunication. But overall, it’s a great romance book that has some deeper, more emotional and vulnerable levels to it, and an entertaining plot that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.

Give me all the fun romance stories! this book did not disappoint. Thank you for this gifted copy in exchange for a fair review.

I absolutely loved this book! The plot is delightful, with twists and turns that keep you hooked. What I loved most were the cleverly incorporated book tropes – they added an extra layer of charm to the story, making it an enjoyable read from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a good laugh and a dose of romantic excitement

This book was giving the hating vibes from the cover to the reviews! This book was so fun! It reminded me of Kaitlyn Hill's Not Here to Be Friends. The energy was the same and it was a fun read just like it!